RESPIRATORY

Question 1

LTOT requirements in COPD

Answer 1

<7.3

7.3 - 8 with secondary polycythaemia PHTN or pulmonary oedema

Question 2

Bronchiectasis and Eosinophillia?

Mx?

Answer 2

Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis

Oral Pred

Question 3

Requirements for azithromycin 3 times a week in COPD

Answer 3

Completed medical therapy
4 times a year exacerbations
Stopped smoking
Reffered to p rehab

Question 4

How do you know a chest drain is inserted correctly?

Answer 4

Water seal rises on inspiration and falls on expiration

Question 5

When are AB’s offered in Acute Bronchitis

Answer 5

If systemically very unwell
Co-Morbidities
Crp 20-100 (delayed prescrip)
>100 Immediate prescrip

Doxyxycline 1st Line (amox alt)

Question 6

Is prednisolone safe in breastfeeding?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

Which demographic should brupropion not be prescribed to

Answer 7

Epileptics as it reduces the seizure threshold.

Question 8

Diagnostic Test for Pancoast Tumours?

Answer 8

CT chest

Question 9

Diagnostic test for mesothelioma

Answer 9

Thoracoscopic Biopsy